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Ministry of Finance
Government of India signs $32 million loan with World Bank for improving healthcare services in Mizoram
The Government of India, Government of Mizoram and the World Bank have signed a $32 million Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project to improve management capacity and quality of health services in Mizoram, particularly for the benefit of under-served areas and vulnerable groups.
The project will strengthen the governance and the management structure of the Department of Health and Family Welfare  and its subsidiaries, improve the quality and coverage of services delivered by the state government health systems, and invest in a comprehensive Quality Assurance program which would enable quality certification of health facilities.
A key focus will be to strengthen the effectiveness of the state health insurance programme; build synergies with the Government of India’s Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojna ; and thereby reduce financial barriers in accessing hospital services, prevent catastrophic out of pocket expenditure for health by poor families and expand coverage.
The Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project will benefit the people across all eight districts of the state. It will also benefit health sector staff, specifically at the secondary and primary levels, by strengthening their planning and management capacity along with building their clinical skills and competencies.
The agreement was signed on 17.06.2021 by Shri Rajat Kumar Mishra, Additional Secretary, Department of Economic Affairs, Ministry of Finance on behalf of the Government of India; Shri Eric Zomawia, Project Director, Mizoram Health Systems Strengthening Project on behalf of the Government of Mizoram; and Mr. Junaid Ahmad, Country Director, India on behalf of the World Bank.
As a key strategy, the project will move towards a performance-based financing system where Internal Performance Agreements  between the DoHFW and its subsidiaries would foster more accountability at all levels. This is expected to go a long way in improving the management of the system to deliver quality health services. The project will also focus on promoting synergy between various schemes and augment the capacity of the state insurance agency.
The COVID-19 pandemic has had adverse effects on the delivery and utilization of essential health services in the state. The project will invest in infection prevention and control for a more resilient response to future outbreaks, pandemics, and health emergencies.
The project will also invest in improving the overall ecosystem for bio-medical waste management . It will include segregation, disinfection, and collection while safeguarding the environment and improving the quality of health service and patient safety.
Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers
Allocation of Remdesivir made upto 23rd May 2021 to ensure its adequate availability across the country- Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda
Allocation altered as per the changing needs across the country
Considering the requirement of Remdesivir in every state and ensuring its adequate availability, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilisers Shri D.V Sadananda Gowda today announced the allocation of Remdesivir made upto 23rd May 2021. Substantial increase has been made in overall production and allocation of Remdesivir , he added.
In a letter written to all States by Department of Pharmaceuticals and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare , it was mentioned that in continuation of the allocation plan of Remdesivir drug for the period 21st April to 16th May, 2021 communicated by D.O of even number issued on 7th May 2021, an updated allocation plan valid for period of 21st April to 23rd May, 2021 is prepared jointly by Department of Pharmaceuticals and Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.
The allotment has been made for the States/UTs and State Governments and UTs have been asked to monitor proper distribution within the State/UT covering government and private hospitals as appropriate and in line with judicious use.
State governments / UTs have been advised to place adequate purchase orders with the marketing companies immediately, if they have not already done so, for the quantity that they want to purchase out of allocation for the State/ UT as per supply chain in close coordination with liaison officers of the companies. The coordination with private distribution channel in the state could also be made.
Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment
‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for Divyangjan in Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh
A ‘Samajik Adhikarita Shivir’ for distribution of aids and assistive devices to ‘Divyangjan’ under the ADIP Scheme of the Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Government of India will be organized by the Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities  in association with ALIMCO and District Administration Chhindwara on 31.07.2021 at FDDI, Imlikheda Chhindwara, Madhya Pradesh.
A total of 8291 aids and assistive devices valued at Rs.4.32crore will be distributed free of cost to 4146Divyangjan at Block/Panchayat levels by following the SOP prepared by the Department in view of COVID-19 Pandemic.
The inaugural function to be held on 31.07.2021 at 11.00 AM, will be attended virtually by Shri Shivraj Singh Chauhan, Chief Minister,Madhya Pradesh,as the Chief Guest. Dr. Virendra kumar, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India will preside over the function.The other dignitaries include Sushri Pratima Bhoumik, Union Minister of State for Social Justice and Empowerment, Govt. of India, Dr. Vikas Mahatme, Member of Parliament, Rajya Sabha and Shri Nakulnath, Member of Parliament, Chhindwara . Above dignitaries shall grace the event with their virtual/physical presence
Smt.Anjali Bhawra, Secretary, DEPWD, other senior officers from the Department, ALIMCO and District Administration will also be present virtually/in person during the function.
Link for live webcast of the above event is https://youtu.be/o2qvsRbJnm8
Ministry of Communications
Cabinet approves establishment of a Regional Office of the Universal Postal Union  in New Delhi, India by entering into an Agreement with UPU
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved to establish a Regional Office of the Universal Postal Union  in New Delhi, India to undertake UPU’s development cooperation and technical assistance activities in the region by entering into an agreement with UPU.
The approval enables India to play active role at multilateral organizations in postal sector with emphasis on South-South and Triangular cooperation. India will provide a Field Project Expert, staff and office set up for UPU’s regional office. Projects on capacity building and trainings, improving efficiency and quality of postal services, enhancement of Postal technology, e-commerce and trade promotion etc will be prepared and implemented for the region by this office in coordination with UPU.
The initiative would help expanding India’s diplomatic footprint and strengthen relations with other countries, specially in Asia-Pacific region and will enhance India’s presence at the global postal forums.
Ministry of New and Renewable Energy
Workshop on "Greening India Through Renewables" held in Pune
IREDA sanctioned loan of Rs. 14,445 crores and disbursed Rs. 10,018 crores for Renewable Energy projects in Maharashtra
CMD, IREDA urges industry leaders to invest in Green Energy projects
Indian Renewable Energy Development Agency Limited  in association with the Mahratta Chamber of Commerce Industries and Agriculture , conducted a workshop on "Greening India Through Renewables" on May 20th 2022 in Pune, Maharashtra.
In his keynote address, Shri Pradip Kumar Das, CMD, IREDA, urged Maharashtra’s industry leaders and investors to pay attention to Renewable Energy  sector and invest in the RE projects, which are not only generating clean energy but also reducing CO2 emissions and improving quality of life. He added that Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, has set an ambitious target of 500 GW of non-fossil energy capacity by 2030, and Maharashtra can contribute significantly to this goal by utilising its green energy potential.
Shri Das emphasised on IREDA's commitment towards the development of RE projects in all states, including Maharashtra, noting that out of a total loan of Rs. 1,20,946 crores sanctioned by IREDA, Rs. 14,445 crores were sanctioned for 422 RE project accounts in Maharashtra. The company has disbursed Rs. 10,018 crores in Maharashtra out of a total loan disbursement of Rs. 79,446 crores. In Maharashtra, IREDA sanctioned loan of Rs. 2,564 crores for 12 RE project accounts and disbursed Rs. 1362 crores during FY 2021-22.
CMD, IREDA appreciated the company's exceptional financial achievements during the last two years despite the COVID-19 epidemic, stating that the company's historic financial results would not have been possible without the collective efforts of all departments. He underlined that IREDA might be the only CPSE to publish its audited financial results on April 30th, 2022, only just 30 days after March ended. He added that the driving elements behind such outstanding accomplishments are teamwork, honesty, transparency, and commitment to the stakeholders.
The theme presentation was delivered by Shri Chintan Shah, Director , IREDA. He said that India can transform the landscape of RE sector by creating an ecosystem for RE manufacturing and storage manufacturing. Apart from other RE sectors, IREDA is also financing RE manufacturing at competitive interest rates. This will boost the domestic manufacturing sector.
Shri Prashant Girbane, Director General, MCCAI, in his welcome address, said that greening India through Renewables is very important for energy cost reduction as well as the creation of job opportunities. On behalf of industry, Shri Deepak Karandikar, Vice-President, MCCAI, and Shri Rajesh Mutha, President, Maharashtra Solar Manufactures Association , talked about challenges in the development of the RE sector.
Special Service and Features
Shri . Sayeed Rasheed took charge as Post Master General of Central Region
Kochi : April 27, 2023
Shri. Sayeed Rasheed took charge as Post Master General of Central Region. A 2003 batch officer of the Indian Postal Service, Shri. Sayeed Rasheed holds a Master's Degree in Law. Prior to this, Shri. Sayeed Rasheed had worked as Director  Kerala Circle; Ernakulam Regional Legal Officer of South Indian Bank; Assistant Director General at Dak Bhavan New Delhi; Special Officer, Kerala Open University; Deputy Secretary at the Higher Education Department; Director, HRD Kerala; Director, LBS Centre for Science and Technology; Director, Maharashtra Circle  and Postmaster General, Vijayawada. He served as Goa Postmaster General  before taking charge as Postmaster General, Central Region.
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Ministry of Women and Child Development
Redressal Mechanism Under Swadhar Greh Scheme
The Ministry of Women and Child Development is implementing the Swadhar Greh Scheme revised with effect from 1st April 2016. The Scheme caters to primary needs of women in difficult circumstances – women and girls rendered homeless due to family discord, crime, violence, mental stress, social ostracism or are being forced into prostitution and are in moral danger. Through the provisions of shelter, food, clothing, counseling, training, clinical and legal aid, the Scheme aims to rehabilitate such women in difficult circumstance economically and emotionally. Details of State-wise funds allocated and spent under the scheme during the last two years including Odisha are at Annexure-I.
Swadhar Greh Scheme envisages monitoring of the implementation of the scheme at District, State and Central level. Swadhar Grehs are monitored by a District Monitoring Committee where at least two members are women. District committee meets at least once in a quarter. Monitoring committee at State level meets at least twice a year and monitors the projects. Continuation of grant to any agency depends on the satisfactory performance as assessed by the State/UT level committee. Ministry of Women and Child Development also reviews the functioning of the Swadhar Greh at regular intervals with the State Government/ UT Administration. As per scheme guidelines, in case of unlawful activities including sexual, mental and physical harassment of inmate by the members of management and staff, the grant will be stopped and blacklisting of the implementing agency will be done without prejudice to criminal action. Data on the number of complaints received and disposed off is not maintained at the Central level.
This information was given by the Union Minister of Women and Child Development, Smt. Smriti Zubin Irani, in a written reply in Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
GoC-in-C Eastern Command pays homage to martyrs on Swarnim Vijay Diwas
Kolkata; December 16, 2021
Lt Gen Manoj Pande, General Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Command paid homage to Martyrs at Vijay Smarak on the occasion of 50th Vijay Diwas at Fort William, here today. To celebrate Swarnim Vijay Divas, a memorial service for martyrs of 1971 War was held at Vijay Smarak to commemorate the victory of Indian Forces and the Mukti Bahini over Pakistani Forces during the 1971 war. The participants observed two minutes silence to pay homage to all those who made the supreme sacrifice.
It was on 16 December 1971, that 92,208 Pakistani soldiers surrendered to the Joint Command of Indian and Bangladeshi Forces in East Pakistan marking a decisive victory for the Indian Armed Forces. This historical military feat led to the birth of a new nation “Bangladesh”. Each year this day is celebrated as Vijay Diwas by Indian Armed Forces and Eastern Command in particular.
Vijay Diwas Celebrations at Fort William, Eastern Command assume a special significance, as Mukti Jodhas and Indian war veterans who fought shoulder to shoulder, have been reuniting each year for the last thirteen years to celebrate this momentous occasion in history.
National Security Council Secretariat
First Colombo Security Conclave Virtual Workshop on
Developing Regional Cyber Security Capabilities on Defensive operations, Deep/Dark web handling and Digital Forensics
The first Colombo Security Conclave Virtual Workshop on “Developing Regional Cyber Security Capabilities on Defensive operations, Deep/Dark Web handling and Digital Forensics” was hosted by the National Security Council Secretariat , Government of India in association with National Forensics Science University, Gandhinagar  and the Secretariat of the Colombo Security Conclave, over two days on 10-11 January 2022.
Delegates from Member and Observer States of the of Colombo Security Conclave  including Sri Lanka, Maldives, India, Mauritius, Seychelles, and Bangladesh participated in the workshop.
At the 5th Deputy NSA Level Meeting of the Colombo Security Conclave held on 04 August 2021, Members and Observer States had agreed on four pillars of cooperation including Maritime Safety and Security, Terrorism and Radicalization, Trafficking and Organized Crime and Cyber Security and Protection of Critical Infrastructure. The workshop was the inaugural activity under the fourth pillar. It addressed key areas of Deep Web and Dark Net Investigation and Challenges; Digital Forensics; Cyber Threat intelligence; and Defensive Operations in Cyber Domain. Discussions focused on technological advancements, research challenges and approaches in these areas. Participants also shared their experiences in dealing with cyber security threats and discussed solutions to specific cyber security challenges.
Participants agreed to identify key deliverables and continue to work on the way forward for cooperation on cyber security under the Colombo Security Conclave.
Ministry of Coal
With Record Increase Domestic Coal Production Touches 73.02 Million Tonne in April 2023
India’s coal production has made new record of highest production during the month of April 2023 achieving 73.02 Million Tonne  of coal with a growth of 8.67% as compared to 67.20 MT during Apr’22. Coal India Ltd  reported production of 57.57 MT in Apr’23 as compared to 53.47 MT in Apr’22, representing an increase of 7.67%.
Ministry of Coal has paved the way for releasing additional coal in the market by greater utilization of mining capacities of captive/private coal blocks which has led to increase in production of coal by 17.52 % to 9.88 MT  in Apr’23 as compared to 8.41 MT in Apr’22.
The total coal despatch has registered a growth of 11.76% from 71.99 MT in Apr’22 to 80.45 MT in Apr’23. This is mainly due to the initiatives taken by Ministry to augment rail connectivity infrastructure for all major mines under PM Gati Shakti to ensure faster evacuation.
With an objective to enhance coal availability, Ministry of Coal has offered 103 coal/lignite blocks for auction under 7th round of auction and 29 agreements have been signed for mines which were auctioned in 6th round of auction. The cumulative PRC of 29 coal mines is 74 million tons per annum. The government’s initiatives to increase domestic production would lower dependence on imported coal and would result in considerable saving of foreign exchange.
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
Union MoS for I&B Dr L Murugan inaugurates Prasar Bharati Auditorium in Srinagar
Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting Dr L. Murugan inaugurated Prasar Bharati Auditorium at All India Radio Srinagar earlier today.
With a capacity of more than 170 seats, the auditorium is equipped with state-of-the-art digital technologies. This auditorium was damaged in 2014 floods.
In his inaugural address, Mr Murugan praised the role played by All India Radio Srinagar and Doordarshan Srinagar. He said that both these institutions have been making quality programmes in several languages for the past many decades. He made a special mention of the role played by both AIR Srinagar and DD Srinagar during 2014 floods and during Covid-19 pandemic.
Mr Murugan said that being stationed in the border area, Srinagar Kendras of All India Radio and DD are playing vital role in countering the propaganda and obnoxious narrative unleashed by the adverse neighbouring countries. He further said that after abrogation of Article 370, Jammu and Kashmir is on the path of rapid development, peace and prosperity.
Mr Murugan said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s idea of inclusive growth and good governance and the approach adopted by the Jammu and Kashmir administration led by LG Manoj Sinha has put this Union Territory on the path of massive development.
A cultural programme by noted Kashmiri artist and singer Bashir Ahmad Tailbali and his troupe was also held during the function.
Ministry of Earth Sciences
Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall with extremely heavy falls at isolated places very likely at isolated places over Assam, Meghalaya; Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall at isolated places over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal, Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh today
According to the National Weather Forecasting Centre of the India Meteorological Department :
Monday 28 June 2021, Time of Issue: 1315 hours IST
All India Impact Based Weather Warning Bulletin 
28 June : ♦ Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall with extremely heavy falls at isolated places very likely at isolated places over Assam & Meghalaya; Heavy to Very Heavy Rainfall at isolated places over Sub-Himalayan West Bengal & Sikkim and Arunachal Pradesh and Heavy Rainfall at isolated places over Uttarakhand, East Rajasthan, West Madhya Pradesh, Vidarbha, Bihar, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Gujarat State, Madhya Maharashtra, Marathwada, Konkan & Goa and Telangana.
- Thunderstorm with lightning & gusty winds  very likely at isolated places over West Uttar Pradesh, Rajasthan, West Madhya and Vidarbha and with lightning at isolated places over Uttarakhand, East Uttar Pradesh, East Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Bihar, Jharkhand, Gangetic West Bengal, Odisha, Assam & Meghalaya, Nagaland, Manipur, Mizoram & Tripura, Konkan & Goa, Coastal Andhra Pradesh & Yanam, Telangana, North Interior Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Puducherry & Karaikal, Lakshadweep, Madhya Maharashtra and
Strong Winds  very likely over Southwest and West central Arabian Sea. Fishermen are advised not to venture into these areas.

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Ministry of Culture
Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism , Shri Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurates Water Conservation system and Baby care & Feeding Room at Taj Mahal Premises
The Union Minister of State for Culture & Tourism , Shri Prahlad Singh Patel inaugurated a Water Conservation system and Babycare & Feeding Room todayat the premises of Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh today.
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has urged the people of the country to join hands for water conservation and create a Jan-andolan along the lines of the Swachh Bharat Mission. Accordingly, the Union Culture Minister inaugurated the Water Conservation System which in its first turn put about 10000 litre of polluted water coming out of RO System into the old well located in the premises of theheritage site. Shri. Prahlad Singh Patel also inaugurated Babycare and Feeding room in Taj Mahal for the convenience of female tourists.
During the programme, the Minister also paid visit to the existing museum located inside the Taj Complex and explored the galleries preserving elements of precious artefacts, paintings and other works; along with Member of Parliament, Agra, Shri S P Singh Baghel andFatehpurSikri, Shri Raj Kumar Chahar and ASI officials. Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prahlad Singh Patel urged all the officials and citizens alike to take a vow for keeping our iconic heritage sites clean and making it accessible for all visitors.
Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs
Redevelopment Without Felling/Cutting of Trees
NBCC / CPWD to Rework and Redesign Plans for the Redevelopment of the 7 Colonies
One Million Planting of Trees to be Completed in Next Three Months
Citizens Groups to be Invited to Suggest Locations for Transplantation of Trees
The NBCC/CPWD will re-work the design and plans for the remaining redevelopment of the 7 GPRA colonies to avoid felling/cutting of trees. NBCC has already floated an Expression of Interest for the acquisition of tree re-location/transplantation equipment and for engaging services of trained professional entities in this respect. Further Citizens groups will be invited to suggest where transplanted trees will be planted.
A meeting in this regard was chaired by Shri Hardeep SinghPuri, Minister of State , Housing and Urban Affairs, here today. The meeting discussed various issues relating to re-development of seven GPRA colonies in the particular context of felling of trees.
The following were present:
i) Shri Anil Baijal, Hon’ble LG of Delhi
ii) Shri Durga Shankar Mishra, Secretary,MoHUA
iii) Shri Manoj Kumar, Additional Secretary, MoHUA
iv) Shri Uday Pratap Singh, Vice Chairman, DDA
v) Dr Anoop Kumar Mittal, CMD, NBCC
vi) Shri Abhai Sinha, DG, CPWD
vii) Shri Prabhakar Singh, Spl DG, CPWD
In pursuance of the presentation made in the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs on 9 January 2018, a decision was taken to plant more than one million trees in different parts of Delhi as follows:
NBCC : 25,000
CPWD : 50,000
DDA : 10,00,000
DMRC : 20,000
It may be clarified that these will not be saplings but trees of 8-12 feet height. The planting of trees will be completed in the next three months during the monsoon season and the trees will comprise of fruit-bearing, flowering and other green trees.
Environmental and related clearances are given on the recommendations of the Forest Department of the State Government and specific recommendation of the Minister concerned in the Government of NCT of Delhi .
Meanwhile, the LG of Delhi has been advised to set up a Group of Experts/concerned citizens to interact on environmental issues and for specific further actions to be taken in respect of these colonies.
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